Kazakhstan: Pistachio Market Overview 2021

Pistachio Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh pistachio market skyrocketed to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2019, pistachio exports from Kazakhstan dropped to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports fell markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for pistachio exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pistachio exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for pistachio exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

For the thirteenth year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas purchases of pistachios, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pistachio imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pistachio imports to Kazakhstan, together accounting for X% of total imports. Estonia, Turkey, Hong Kong SAR and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Georgia (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pistachio suppliers to Kazakhstan were Iran ($X), China ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR, Turkey, Estonia and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Georgia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pistachio import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the price for Estonia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Georgia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pistachios in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pistachio consumption in 2019 were China (264K tonnes), Iran (259K tonnes) and the U.S. (108K tonnes), together comprising 43% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of pistachios in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pistachio production in 2019 were Iran (338K tonnes), the U.S. (336K tonnes) and China (212K tonnes), together accounting for 61% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of pistachios to Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, the largest pistachio suppliers to Kazakhstan were Iran ($4.6M), China ($3.1M) and the U.S. ($2.6M), together accounting for 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Turkey, Estonia and Georgia, which together accounted for a further 18%.

What are the leading importers of pistachios from Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, Belarus ($430K) remains the key foreign market for pistachio exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($195K), with a 29% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for pistachios in Kazakhstan?

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In 2019, the average pistachio export price amounted to $2,493 per tonne, which is down by -28.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pistachios in Kazakhstan?

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In 2019, the average pistachio import price amounted to $3,027 per tonne, increasing by 13% against the previous year.